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UK boy's name

Haamid

A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2016. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Haamid is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Haamid popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2016 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4810, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2008, with 8 births.

This profile covers 52 England and Wales registrations across 12 recorded years from 1999 to 2016. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 38% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 52 living people in the UK are called Haamid. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2017 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Haamid ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales in 2016, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2008, when 8 boys were registered as Haamid.
  • About 52 living people in the UK are estimated to have Haamid as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4810

2016

Births in 2016

3

Latest year

Peak year

2008

8 births

Estimated living

52

2026

Meaning

What does Haamid mean?

The name Haamid finds its origins in the Arabic language, where it is derived from the root word "hamd," which means "praise" or "to praise." It is a masculine name that has been in use in the Islamic world for centuries.

In Arabic culture, the name Haamid is often associated with praising and glorifying God. It is a name that carries a religious and spiritual connotation, reflecting the importance of devotion and faith in Islamic tradition.

The earliest recorded instances of the name Haamid can be traced back to the medieval period in the Middle East and North Africa. It was a popular name among Muslim scholars, poets, and religious figures during this time.

One of the earliest known figures to bear the name Haamid was Haamid al-Din al-Ghazali, a renowned Persian philosopher, theologian, and jurist who lived from 1058 to 1111 CE. He was widely regarded as one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Islamic philosophy and is considered a pioneer in the field of Islamic spirituality.

Another notable figure with the name Haamid was Haamid ibn al-Rabi, a prominent Arab poet who lived in the 8th century CE. He was highly respected for his poetic works and was known for his mastery of the Arabic language.

In the 12th century, Haamid al-Din al-Kirmani was a Persian philosopher and theologian who made significant contributions to the field of Islamic metaphysics. He was also known for his expertise in mathematics and astronomy.

During the Mamluk period in Egypt, Haamid al-Din al-Hilli was a prominent Shia scholar and jurist who lived from 1250 to 1325 CE. He was widely recognized for his extensive knowledge of Islamic law and his contributions to the field of jurisprudence.

In more recent history, Haamid Mir, an Indian journalist and author born in 1942, has gained recognition for his work in covering political and social issues in South Asia.

While the name Haamid has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted by people of various ethnic and religious backgrounds around the world, particularly in regions influenced by the spread of Islam.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Haamid over time

The chart below shows babies named Haamid registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2016. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Haamid, the clearest high point is 2008. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2016, compared with 8 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Haamid
02468199920072016

Decades

Haamid by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Haamid was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #4748 6 2
2000s #2900 42 9
1990s #2425 4 1

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FAQ

Haamid: questions and answers

How popular is the name Haamid in the UK right now?

In 2016, Haamid was ranked #4810 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Haamid most popular?

The peak year on record was 2008, with 8 babies registered as Haamid in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Haamid?

A masculine Arabic name meaning "praiseworthy" or "commendable".

How many people are called Haamid in the UK?

A total of 52 babies have been registered as Haamid across the 12 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.